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Four Suspects Killed in Yeoville Shootout After Police Chase

Police say the intelligence-led operation targeted suspects tied to robberies of travelers leaving airports.

Overview

  • The operation, which unfolded Wednesday morning in Yeoville, left four suspects dead and one injured, police said.
  • Officers moved in after surveilling a group they believed was trailing a person home from O.R. Tambo International Airport.
  • Police say the suspects tried to flee, a high-speed pursuit followed, and gunfire was exchanged during the stop.
  • Three unlicensed firearms were recovered at the active crime scene and no officers or private security members were hurt.
  • Investigators are probing possible links to a syndicate that targets airport arrivals, a claim still being verified as the scene is processed.